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State of Louisiana

ACCOUNTANT 1-3

State of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873


Salary :

$2,784.00 - $5,460.00 Monthly

Location :

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type:

Classified

Job Number:

511-202716-24

Department:

Wildlife & Fisheries-Management & Finance

Opening Date:

11/19/2024

Closing Date:

12/3/2024 11:59 PM Central

Supplemental Information

The amount of premium pay will be based on the years of service with LDWF/OMF/Fiscal as follows:

Less than 2 years $1.00 per hour 2 years but less than 4 years $1.50 per hour 4 years or more 2.00 per hour

Positions may be filled: as: Probational Appointment Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent status employees) Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected.

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA.

A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants.

Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application if possible.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting the state's renewable natural resources, including all wildlife and aquatic life.

LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology. The Office of Management and Finance exists to be a trusted resource that provides value through exceptional customer service.

The positions are located in the Accounts Payable Division within the Fiscal Section.

The Accountant will be responsible for processing vendor payments and travel payments; auditing, reporting, and reconciliations associated with Accounts Payable functions.

The ideal candidate for this position must have a willingness to learn and be a hardworking, detail oriented individual who shows a high level of initiative and independence. Incumbents will be required to communicate with varied audiences, both verbally and in writing.

The Accountant position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is advertised to be filled as an Accountant 1, 2 or 3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. Please click on the below links to learn more about this position.

HOW TO APPLY: No Civil Service test score

is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process by selecting the 'Applications' link after logging into their account.

For further information about this vacancy contact: Gertrude L. Triplett gtriplett@wlf.la.gov Department of Wildlife & Fisheries Human Resources P.O. Box 98000 Baton Rouge, LA 70898

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting.

SUBSTITUTIONS FOR DEGREE AND TWENTY-FOUR HOURS IN ACCOUNTING:

A certified public accountant (CPA) certificate will substitute for the baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting.

SUBSTITUTIONS FOR DEGREE ONLY: Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree (not the 24 hours in accounting).

Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree (not the 24 hours in accounting) as follows:

A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

NOTE:

Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Job Concepts

Function of Work: To provide professional accounting services.

Level of Work: Entry.

Supervision Received: Generally from higher-level fiscal or administrative supervisor.

Supervision Exercised: None.

Location of Work: May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions: Differs from Accountant Technician by presence of professional level accounting duties.

Differs from Accountant 2 in that the duties are less complex. See allocation criteria memo for details. Examples of Work

Prepares required financial statements and fiscal reports which include the compilation and analysis of data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Communicates with public and private accountants; state, federal, and independent auditors; banks; brokerage firms; program or management personnel; and vendors for the purpose of providing information and technical assistance needed to resolve problems.

Maintains cash management records, including funds drawn and received, funds disbursed by sources, deposits of funds, issuance of refunds, and classifies revenue as to sources of funding and expenditures as to their nature.

Prepares, monitors, reconciles, audits, and forecasts revenues, expenditures, and budgets.

Reviews and approves purchases and contracts.

Participates in the development of new accounting techniques in the design and implementation of accounting subsystems, compilation of manuals for accounting and computer application, and preparing managerial reports.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at

Parental Leave

- Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at

Holidays and Leave

- State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

01

Do you possess 24 semester hours in accounting from a regionally accredited college?

Yes No

02

If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered 'no,' type N/A. Example: ACCT 2001 - Introductory Financial Accounting - 3 hrs - LSUNOTE: Failure to list all specific courses may result in your application being considered incomplete.

03

Do you have a current certified public accountant (CPA) certificate?

Yes No

04

If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the license number, issue date, and expiration date. If no, please type N/A.

Required Question